Ellen Bennett
- Agenda
Daily briefing: Monday - RBSI bidding kicks off again
After an aborted attempt three years ago, CVC is back with an offer for RBSI. But is the price right to push a deal through this time?
- This Week
'Perhaps Willis and Towergate have been guilty of pushing too far, too fast'
Following some major senior exits of late, we ask: are the big brokers forgetting their staff?
- Online only
Daily briefing: Monday - With great power ...
Like Caesar calling the fate of wounded gladiators, the ‘down’ decisions of the rating agencies have enormous impact on the businesses they appraise. For how long can these unregulated entities hold sway?
- This Week
'Belt-tightening is the order of the day'
Organic growth is just a pipedream for most brokers, but acquisition is a realistic aim for a handful of them
- This Week
'The right face, at the right time'
Who is the face of the business – and who should be? That’s a difficult question all insurers and brokers must ask themselves
- News
One in five broker firms to merge or close in 2008
Commercial brokers face further consolidation this year, according to comprehensive research